Environment (Recycling)

HB 2162 establishes a state-mandated program to recycle used architectural paint in Missouri. It requires manufacturers (producers) of architectural paint sold in the state to fund and manage a recycling system, either through a shared nonprofit organization or individually. Producers will add a fee per paint container to cover program costs, and the program must follow environmental standards for collecting, handling, and recycling paint. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will oversee the program to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

HB 2239 requires new or expanded AI data centers (100+ megawatts capacity) built after August 28, 2027, to install closed-loop water cooling systems or equivalent alternatives. Operators must submit annual public reports detailing water use, energy sources, emissions, waste, and community health metrics. Failure to comply with cooling requirements or report submissions incurs daily civil penalties up to $50,000. The law mandates public access to these reports within 60 days of submission, enhancing transparency around environmental and health impacts.

SB 1210, the "Lithium Battery Recycling and Safety Act," requires battery manufacturers and recyclers in Missouri to join or form a representative organization that creates and maintains a statewide battery recycling program. The program must include annual collection targets based on past sales, approved collection sites, and public education, with all batteries disposed only at these designated sites after implementation. Manufacturers and recyclers must participate in the program to operate in the state, and annual reports detailing collection rates, finances, and facility use must be publicly posted. The law excludes medical, lead-acid, vehicle, and certain other battery types from its requirements.